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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,497.04 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,497.04 and 420.72 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,497.04 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,497.04 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,497.04 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 629,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,834.67/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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